Transit Operator

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Job Requisition No.:  907077
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$ B: o4 U- t- b$ W7 U. T- y9 y2 WTransit Operator
Conventional Transit Operator       
+ y5 w- u4 Z2 @Opening Date:  02-JUN-2007
Up to 45 Full-Time Positions, 00501842       
Closing Date:  09-AUG-2007
3 k$ P+ f3 t1 N$ s4 \ATU Local 569       
. r8 I. T  U( ^Internal applicants, please include your payroll number.
# x3 H) I3 k. H( V66D4 - Transportation - Transit Operator Pool
Work Location:  Various Locations       

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; E2 A4 n3 f7 a, g& xDo you have a strong customer service background with well developed people-skills?  Do you enjoy driving and the challenges of dealing with the public in a diverse work environment?  If you answer yes, and you can meet the requirements below, we’re interested in you.
3 Q4 E+ t: j8 [Edmonton Transit is currently seeking applications for the challenging position of Conventional Transit Operator — for positions starting in Summer 2007. This is a long term posting with the successful applicants being called to fill positions on an ‘as-required’ basis.
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8 W# O9 U* e  H- b  V7 [- ^# ]. VFUNCTIONS:
•        Transport passengers to and from destinations on prescribed scheduled routes.
•        Collect proper fare, issue transfers.
! e; ?( L9 o# H  C+ X•        Respond to customer queries concerning transit information.
7 N4 p7 [4 y( k* T- `•        Operate a Transit diesel bus and/or trolley coach, on a day, night or split shift under varying weather
( x8 T- c+ g4 Aand traffic conditions.
, ?  m' m' m6 N; O  n4 D9 j! F•        Adhere to schedules.
•        Obey and follow defensive driving guidelines, local traffic laws and Transit system regulations.
•        Ensure the safety of all passengers.
: y' s9 c8 q: q  ]& [•        Handle diverse and challenging situations.
4 L" H: t$ z' P) J•        Communicate effectively in a variety of situations.
8 B( t# ?2 N' `•        Provide excellent customer service.
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4 V7 |) C8 g- N# S+ n0 ~) yJOB REQUIREMENTS:
8 I% u, y7 w, D$ i6 U1 A! I•        Grade eleven (11) or an equivalent educational level is required. Formal training in driving or public relations will be considered an asset.
- m& n; x5 f' Q/ M& d) x$ E- E. B•        Proven ability to deal directly with the public, with well-developed customer service skills; the ability
5 J8 B  R7 n' ^8 v; tto be diplomatic and courteous in dealing with the public, from the first passenger to the last passenger
1 K7 P6 `+ Y) G( dof the day.
•        Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job (operate bus controls, re-set trolley poles, provide passengers with assistance i.e. strollers, wheelchairs etc.).
•        Applicant must possess a valid class 5 Alberta Motor Vehicle Operator's license (non-probationary and non-graduated) and must have held a valid operator's license for (3) consecutive years.
5 G, E* X* I; v8 N- C% z•        Selected applicants must pass the Alberta Motor Vehicle Operator's class 2 written test, at their own expense, prior to training.
. h  Z9 E  I% J, V: s3 R/ O8 I* `•        Applicant must provide a current driver's abstract (obtained within 14 days of the video test date)
% T! E2 y3 Y# u( r4 k7 Yshowing no suspensions and no more than 3 demerits recorded over the previous 2 year period.
+ j& z$ X3 s! ?  a- U6 V•        Ability to pass a written English comprehension test, a public relations video-test, a driving skill
video-test, a Functional Abilities Recruitment Evaluation (F.A.R.E.) test, a pre-employment City medical examination and a Police Security clearance (at their own expense, prior to training).
% A# w9 B! Y7 E  T/ A•        Successful completion of the ETS Training Program.
9 z  P3 `2 \; a, j9 h5 V7 e•        Internal ETS applicants must have completed all mandatory in-house training.

HOURS OF WORK:
3 `+ n* o2 l% ^2 i& BVarious hours of shift work (straight or split shift), any time of the day, any 5 days of the week
1st year:  Guaranteed minimum 67.4 hours bi-weekly
Thereafter:  Guaranteed minimum 74 hours biweekly
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, \: t8 i! i! {SALARY RANGE:  401, Salary Grade: 004
7 ^- g7 {. I, L# s5 W7 pTraining Rate:  $16.56 Hourly
Post Training Rate:  $20.36 - $25.45 Hourly
The rates quoted are in accordance with a collective agreement between the Union and the City of Edmonton.
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GENERAL:
0 @6 C: d  L: \+ M. S- LATU Local 569 members are requested to send a copy of their application for this competition to the union office.
The City of Edmonton thanks all applicants for their interest in this employment opportunity; however, only those candidates considered for the position will be contacted.
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HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTANT:   KH                                0930, 00501842
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% I' O. z4 N" x" e; ?0 _. rTo apply online and for further details, visit www.edmonton.ca/careers Applications can also be faxed to (780) 496-8063 or submitted in the drop-off box at the Employment Centre, Main Floor, City Hall, #1 Sir Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton, AB T5J 2R7